After a one-year production hiatus, BMW has officially announced the new 2025 BMW M5. The seventh generation of the sporty sedan brings along a new hybrid powertrain, marking a step towards innovation and the future of the company. As the brand moves towards its goal of 50% electrification by 2030, it’s no surprise to see a new plug-in hybrid model hit the streets, but seeing an M5 that plugs in is not something purists expected until recently.
You read that right, for the first time, the M5 is powered by a plug-in hybrid powertrain, combining the popular 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with a 14.8 kilowatt-hour battery and electric motor. On its own, the engine pumps out a respectable 577 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. But when the electric motor kicks in, the combined output increases to 717 horsepower and 738 pound-feet, making it the most powerful M5 to date.
With the instant torque from the electric motor and high-revving internal combustion engine, the new M5 is expected to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. That’s fast for most cars, but once you realize this thing weighs nearly 5,400 pounds, it’s even more impressive. Its acceleration may be a few ticks slower than the previous generation M5, but if the German automaker comes out with a CS or Competition model using this hybrid powertrain, it could be something special.
Speaking of the hybrid engine, drivers can swap to an Electric mode that disengages the gas engine, providing an estimated 25 miles of emissions-free, all-electric driving. If the driver smashes the gas, the car automatically switches back to its standard driving mode and cranks up the V8. The standard modes include Comfort, which alternates between the V8 and electric motor for efficiency and smooth driving, as well asSport and Sport Plus, which always keep the engine running.
The M Drive Professional package adds Dynamic and Dynamic Plus driving modes. These ensure the car’s cooling system is optimally functioning to keep things from overheating during sustained aggressive driving conditions under maximum power. To fully unlock the beast, the M Driver’s package removes the 155 mph governor, enabling the M5 to reach its true top speed of 190. Going nearly 200 mph in a car that weighs this much is something I – and I’m sure many other enthusiasts – can’t wait to see.
To keep all this power planted to the road or track, the M5 comes standard with BMW’s Adaptive M Suspension. This innovative system uses sensors to monitor driving and road conditions in real-time and then employs electrically controlled dampers to make adjustments that ensure optimal contact at all four wheels individually.
As part of its new-generation refresh, BMW set out to make the M5 distinctively M compared to the standard 5 Series. The body is 3.0 inches wider in the front and 1.5 inches in the rear compared to the non-M, while a redesigned front end creates a modern look. Almost entirely filled in and finished with high-gloss black paint, the grille will be unmistakably indicative of an M5, just like the controversial grille design used on the new M4. The M5 will come in nine different colors, including the M-exclusive Isle of Man Green and Marina Bay Blue.
Inside the cabin of the new M5, M Multifunction seats are standard and a new Individual Full Merino Metallic leather trim makes its debut. On the dash, the BMW Curved Display combines a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with a 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen to create a virtual cockpit. Powered by BMW’s iDrive 8.5 operating system, the infotainment system offers smartphone integration, in-dash navigation, entertainment, and more, and it comes with M-specific displays and graphics. AirConsole is also now standard, allowing occupants to stream videos and play games any time the car is parked.
The 2025 M5 is set to make its worldwide debut next month at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and it will be joined by the new M5 Touring, finally bringing a wagon to the lineup for the first time since the E60 generation of the mid-2000s. Prices for the new M5 will start at $120,675.
